Drug of choice for pregnant female suspected of having a baby with congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Correct Answer: Dexamethasone
Description: Refer Goodman Gilman 12/e p 123 To suppress fetal androgen production effectively band consequent virilization Dexamethasone must be initiated before 10 weeks of gestation To treat congenital adrenal hyperplasia is baby hydrocoisone is used.
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